Northern Colorado vs Montana State Prediction 3/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Montana State (15-17) vs. Northern Colorado (24-8)
March 11, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Northern Colorado -3.5; Over/Under: 144.5
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The Montana State Bobcats and Northern Colorado Bears meet Tuesday in the college basketball Big Sky Semifinal at the Idaho Central Arena. Here’s a Northern Colorado vs Montana State Prediction. This article will include a Northern Colorado vs Montana State Pick.
Montana State Bobcats Betting Preview
The Montana State Bobcats recently beat Sacramento State, Idaho, and Idaho State. Montana State is 5-2 in its last seven games after once being 10-15 on the season.
The Montana State Bobcats are averaging 71.9 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 69.9 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Brandon Walker is averaging 14.7 points and 1.6 assists, while Max Agbonkpolo is averaging 10.2 points and 4.3 rebounds. Patrick McMahon is the third double-digit scorer and Jabe Mullins is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Montana State Bobcats are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The Montana State Bobcats are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.
Northern Colorado Bears Betting Preview
The Northern Colorado Bears recently played Idaho, Northern Arizona, and Weber State. Northern Colorado is riding a five-game winning streak and has won seven of its last eight games overall.
The Northern Colorado Bears are averaging 81.1 points on 50.9 percent shooting and allowing 72.8 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Isaiah Hawthorne is averaging 17.8 points and 1.2 assists, while Langston Reynolds is averaging 16.2 points and 5.8 rebounds. Jaron Rillie is the third double-digit scorer and Brock Wisne is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Northern Colorado Bears are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Colorado Bears are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Northern Colorado Bears will win
- Northern Colorado has won each of its last seven night games.
- Montana State has lost each of its last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Northern Colorado has won the first half in each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Montana State Bobcats will win
- Montana State has won each of its last 10 games at Idaho Central Arena.
- Montana State has won the first half in each of its last three games against the Big Sky Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Northern Colorado’s last eight night games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Seven of Montana State’s last eight night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Northern Colorado ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (50.9%).
- Northern Colorado ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (58.3%).
- Montana State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.5).
- Montana State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (76.8%).
Northern Colorado vs Montana State Injury Report
Neither Northern Colorado nor Montana State have a player listed on its injury report.
Northern Colorado vs Montana State Prediction
Montana State has completely turned its season around with wins in five of its last seven games and the confidence has to be building. However, we’re not being asked to lay much, and we’ve seen Northern Colorado win both games against Montana State. Northern Colorado has been the more consistent team all year and the defense has improved during this recent winning stretch. Montana State is also 13-18 ATS on the season, which isn’t very encouraging. I’d need more points to consider the Bobcats. Give me Northern Colorado to make the Big Sky Final.
